Autumn Sonata
1978, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
After a seven-year absence, Charlotte Andergast travels to Sweden to reunite with her daughter Eva. The pair have a troubled relationship: Charlotte sacrificed the responsibilities of motherhood for a career as a classical pianist. Over an emotional night, the pair reopen the wounds of the past. Charlotte gets another shock when she finds out that her mentally impaired daughter, Helena, is out of the asylum and living with Eva.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Autumn Sonata
Autumn Sonata is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Ingrid BergmanCharlotte
- Liv UllmannEva
- Lena NymanHelena
- Halvar BjörkViktor
- Marianne AminoffCharlotte's Private Secretary
- Arne Bang-HansenUncle Otto
- Gunnar BjörnstrandPaul
- Erland JosephsonJosef
- Georg LøkkebergLeonardo
- Mimi PollakPiano Instructor
- Linn UllmannYoung Eva
- Eva von HannoNurse (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1978
- Original title
- Höstsonaten
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
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Autumn Sonata: quick answers
Is Autumn Sonata worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 747 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Autumn Sonata?
Autumn Sonata runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Autumn Sonata have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Autumn Sonata. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Autumn Sonata parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Autumn Sonata is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Autumn Sonata on?
Autumn Sonata is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Autumn Sonata?
If you liked Autumn Sonata, try Love You to Death, Hamlet, Tigertail.
Who directed Autumn Sonata?
Autumn Sonata (1978) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann, Lena Nyman.